Artist DeLoss McGraw pays tribute to literary figures

20th-century authors inspire new set of works

7:23 PM,
Jan. 16, 2014

Written by

MiChelle Jones
| For The Tennessean

DeLoss McGraw's paintings have long combined visual art and literature, particularly poetry. Working with primary and other bright colors, McGraw creates fluid, fanciful compositions with a hint of the style of Marc Chagall.

McGraw's latest series features spirited posters celebrating 20th century artists and poets. A selection is currently on view at Gallery One.

"(They) are a lighthearted take on various serious bodies of literature," said Gallery One owner Tammy Parmentier. ...